Dangerously Yours

Masquerade

Today follow me to a dark room in the year of 25 years ago where a woman sits looking across a desk into eyes that are focused on history

MASQUERADE

A romantic, yet tragic story about Count Rudolph Estefan and Countess Catherine Rischula

Kolenkov
And so my countess Rischula, I have reasons for choosing you in this mission. You're very young. You are clever. And you're very beautiful. Because of your youth, you should be exceptionally valuable to us.

Catherine
I am at your command, excellence.

Kolenkov
And now you forget my title. In all our communications you will address me as Mister
Kolenkov. Let us get on to facts. I hope the count won't be so difficult for you, he's a showman. And when you will have obtained the information you will come and seal the message in this silver pencil. Send it to me immediately. Trust no one.
Be a lie in your discussion.

Catherine
I understand.

Kolenkov
Very well. Now, in these papers, you will find all the necessary information about Count Estefan. It has already been arranged just how you will meet him. Tonight you will take the train to...

*music indicating scene change with train sounds in the background*

Bellman
Good evening madam.

Catherine
Have my bags sent to suite 913.

Bellman
Yes, madam.

Man 1
Good evening countess Rischula.

Catherine
Good evening.

Bodrey
Welcome back countess Rischula!

Catherine
Thank you, Bodrey.

Waiter
Table for one, madam?

Catherine
Is Count Estefan dining?

Waiter
Oh, he's at the table by the window, madam.

*people talking as she walks to table*

Catherine
*slams box on Count Estefan's table*

Count Estefan
I beg your pardon, madam?!

Catherine
Here's the necklace and the rings and the bracelet you gave me, Louigi. Take them back, I'm through!

Count Estefan
Just a moment, madam! You've made a... Madam! Wait!

Man 2
Can I be of service, count Estefan?

Count Estefan
Did you see the young lady that stopped at my table?

Man 2
Yes.

Count Estefan
She left these jewels... I... don't understand. Do you know who she is?

Man 2
She is the countess Rischula. She is in suite 913.

*scene change, knocking*

Catherine
Just a moment!

Count Estefan
Madam, you have made a mistake. My name is not Louigi. I've never seen you or these jewels before.

Catherine
I know. Won't you come in, Count Estefan?

Count Estefan
You- You know who I am?

Catherine
But of course! You were the most handsome man in the dining room and I was very lonely, so I thought tonight I will have an adventure. I will make the acquaintance of the distinguished count Estefan.